‘Seems to me’

Published: Friday, April 12, 2013 at 6:51 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, April 12, 2013 at 6:51 a.m.

Dick Roberts of Hendersonville, reacting to email exchanges about Jane Fonda’s apology for that one mistake she made in North Vietnam, says he can’t forgive her. The actress and activist made a trip to North Vietnam in 1972, when she was photographed singing with members of the North Vietnamese military as she sat on an anti-aircraft gun. “It seems to me,” says Mr. Roberts, “that I recall that her father, Henry Fonda, never reconciled with her after she went to North Vietnam. And as I recall, neither did her brother Peter, who was one of the masters of ceremony for a Vietnam vets welcome home concert in the ’70’s. No, I’ll never forgive her traitorous collaboration with the enemy, either. Just like I’ll never forgive or forget that John McCain and John Kerry wanted to abandon any POWs and MIAs and just close their files, and that McCain belittled the families and instigated an investigation into their fundraising, claiming it was fraudulent. The investigation found out it wasn’t.”

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CHAIN GANGS: Chris Burleson of Columbus says a sheriff just over the border has the right idea about how to treat prisoners. “Hooray for Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright for wanting to put prisoners on a chain gang for hard labor,” he says. “These criminals committed crimes and should be dealt with accordingly, not put in a cell with a bed and TV and provided three meals a day. I like the idea of putting them to work on the interstates and other roads picking up trash and tidying up the roads while a deputy with a shotgun is overseeing them. What’s wrong with that? It saves taxpayers money not having to hire someone to do it.”

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A LITTLE BOY asked his father, “Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?” The father replied, “I don’t know, son, I’m still paying.”

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IT’S A GROANER: Mike Holmes of Campobello, S.C., tells the tale about a man driving along a highway when a rabbit hopped in front of his car. The driver, a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulls over and got out to see what had become of the rabbit. Much to his dismay, the rabbit appeared lifeless. Just then Bubba was driving down the road and saw the man, who now was crying. Bubba stopped and asked the man what was wrong. “I feel terrible,” said the man. “I accidentally hit a rabbit with my car and killed him.” “Don’t worry,” said Bubba, who went back to his car, opened a bag and pulled out a spray can. He walked over to the dead rabbit and sprayed the contents on him. The rabbit jumped up, waved a foot and hopped on down the road, turning every few feet to wave again. The man was astonished. He ran over to Bubba and asked, “What is in that can? What did you spray on the rabbit?” Bubba turned the can around so the man could read the label. It read, “Hair spray — restores life to dead hair and adds permanent wave.”

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Team ECCO invites youngsters ages 6-12 years to come out Saturday to discover “What Sponge Bob Doesn’t Know About Plankton!” What exactly is plankton? If you don’t know, you should join Team ECCO to find out. Kaila Thorn will lead a class about plankton, the myth and the legend, and there will be games and activities to add to the fun. The cost is $8 per person. Team ECCO is at 511 N. Main St. in Hendersonville. And you’ll want to return April 27 for the super program on sharks. The cost is $8, and the program will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon. u At Child Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday in Polk County, parents and children will learn fire safety, how to protect children when accessing the Internet, how to report abuse, and meet people with area organizations working to help kids be safe and healthy. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Polk County Recreation Center next to Polk Middle School.

<p>Dick Roberts of Hendersonville, reacting to email exchanges about Jane Fonda's apology for that one mistake she made in North Vietnam, says he can't forgive her. The actress and activist made a trip to North Vietnam in 1972, when she was photographed singing with members of the North Vietnamese military as she sat on an anti-aircraft gun. “It seems to me,” says Mr. Roberts, “that I recall that her father, Henry Fonda, never reconciled with her after she went to North Vietnam. And as I recall, neither did her brother Peter, who was one of the masters of ceremony for a Vietnam vets welcome home concert in the '70's. No, I'll never forgive her traitorous collaboration with the enemy, either. Just like I'll never forgive or forget that John McCain and John Kerry wanted to abandon any POWs and MIAs and just close their files, and that McCain belittled the families and instigated an investigation into their fundraising, claiming it was fraudulent. The investigation found out it wasn't.” </p><p>u </p><p>CHAIN GANGS: Chris Burleson of Columbus says a sheriff just over the border has the right idea about how to treat prisoners. “Hooray for Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright for wanting to put prisoners on a chain gang for hard labor,” he says. “These criminals committed crimes and should be dealt with accordingly, not put in a cell with a bed and TV and provided three meals a day. I like the idea of putting them to work on the interstates and other roads picking up trash and tidying up the roads while a deputy with a shotgun is overseeing them. What's wrong with that? It saves taxpayers money not having to hire someone to do it.” </p><p>u </p><p>A LITTLE BOY asked his father, “Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?” The father replied, “I don't know, son, I'm still paying.” </p><p>u </p><p>IT'S A GROANER: Mike Holmes of Campobello, S.C., tells the tale about a man driving along a highway when a rabbit hopped in front of his car. The driver, a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulls over and got out to see what had become of the rabbit. Much to his dismay, the rabbit appeared lifeless. Just then Bubba was driving down the road and saw the man, who now was crying. Bubba stopped and asked the man what was wrong. “I feel terrible,” said the man. “I accidentally hit a rabbit with my car and killed him.” “Don't worry,” said Bubba, who went back to his car, opened a bag and pulled out a spray can. He walked over to the dead rabbit and sprayed the contents on him. The rabbit jumped up, waved a foot and hopped on down the road, turning every few feet to wave again. The man was astonished. He ran over to Bubba and asked, “What is in that can? What did you spray on the rabbit?” Bubba turned the can around so the man could read the label. It read, “Hair spray — restores life to dead hair and adds permanent wave.” </p><p>u </p><p>LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Team ECCO invites youngsters ages 6-12 years to come out Saturday to discover “What Sponge Bob Doesn't Know About Plankton!” What exactly is plankton? If you don't know, you should join Team ECCO to find out. Kaila Thorn will lead a class about plankton, the myth and the legend, and there will be games and activities to add to the fun. The cost is $8 per person. Team ECCO is at 511 N. Main St. in Hendersonville. And you'll want to return April 27 for the super program on sharks. The cost is $8, and the program will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon. u At Child Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday in Polk County, parents and children will learn fire safety, how to protect children when accessing the Internet, how to report abuse, and meet people with area organizations working to help kids be safe and healthy. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Polk County Recreation Center next to Polk Middle School. </p><p>Reach Lou Parris at 828-694-7836 or molehills@blueridgenow.com.</p>